Conference - Agenda
Driving Precision, Performance & Sustainability
in Tooling and Plastics
Day 1 Theme : Future-ready Manufacturing – Precision & Productivity
Thursday, 20 November 2025
| 09:00 – 09:35 |
Registration & Hi Tea
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| 09:35 – 09:40 |
Lamp Lighting
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| 09:40 – 09:45 |
Welcome Address
Speaker: MD, Maxx Business Media Pvt.Ltd., |
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| 09:45 – 09:55 |
Chief Guest Address
Speaker: TBD |
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| 09:55 – 10:05 |
Guest of Honour Address
Speaker: TBD |
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| 10:05 – 10:15 |
Guest of Honour Address
Speaker: TBD |
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| 10:15 – 10:25 |
Inaugural Keynote – India’s Roadmap for Advanced Manufacturing 2030
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| 10:25 – 10:30 |
Vote of Thanks
Speaker: TBD |
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| 10:30 – 11:30 |
Panel Discussion : Digital Transformation in Die, Mould & Plastic Processing
•Integrating CAD/CAM, AI, IoT & Robotics
•Digital twin applications for faster prototyping •Predictive maintenance in high-volume production Speaker: TBD |
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Technical Session 1 : High-Performance Materials for Tooling & Moulding
Speaker: TBD |
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Technical Session 2 : Precision Machining for Complex Geometries
• High-speed milling, EDM, micro-machining
• Accuracy & repeatability in mould inserts Speaker: TBD |
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| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Fireside Chat : Designing for Fun and Safety: Mold Innovations in the Toy Industry
This session can cover breakthroughs and challenges unique to toy mold design, including safety regulations, rapid product cycles, and creative flexibility.
Speaker: TBD |
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| 13:00 – 14:00 |
Networking Lunch
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| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Technical Session 3 : Surface Finishing, Coatings & Wear Protection
• PVD, CVD, DLC coatings • Improving mould surface quality Speaker: TBD 14:30 – 15:30 |
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Panel Discussion : Automation & Industry 4.0 in Moulding and Tool Rooms
• Robotics in injection moulding
• Lights-out manufacturing for tool shops • Reducing cycle times through smart automation Speaker: TBD 15:30 – 16:00 |
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Networking Hi Tea
16:00 – 16:30 |
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Fireside Chat : AI, Simulation & Smart Manufacturing – Digitalizing the Mold Shop
• AI-driven mold flow and simulation for zero-defect molding.
• Use of digital twins & predictive maintenance in tool rooms. • From manual know-how to knowledge-driven digital workflows. Speaker: TBD 16:30 – 17:00 |
| Technical Session 4 : Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in Tooling & Plastic Parts
• Optimising part geometry for efficiency • Reducing rework & scrap Speaker: TBD 17:00 – 17:10 |
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Closing Remarks
Speaker: TBD |
Day 2 Theme : Sustainability & Innovation in Manufacturing
Friday, 21 November 2025
| 09:30 – 10:00 |
Networking Hi Tea
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| 10:00 – 11:00 |
Panel Discussion : Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy in Plastics
• Biodegradable polymers
• Recycling technologies • Regulatory compliance & EPR norms Speaker: TBD |
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Technical Session 5 : Conformal Cooling in Mould Design
• 3D printing for optimised cooling channels
• Energy savings & cycle time reduction Speaker: TBD |
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Fireside Chat : Material Evolution: Navigating New Plastics and Sustainability Demands
Recycled and high-performance polymers for safety-critical and mass-market goods.
Influence of global supply chains on material availability. Circular economy pilots: What works across sectors? Speaker: TBD |
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Technical Session 6 : Advanced Simulation & Flow Analysis
• Reducing warpage & shrinkage in moulded parts • Case studies from automotive & electronics Speaker: TBD 12:30 – 13:00 |
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Technical Session 7 : AI-Driven Process Optimisation in Moulding
• Data-driven cycle time reduction
• Predictive defect prevention Speaker: TBD 13:00 – 14:00 |
| Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 |
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Panel Discussion : Global Trends in Die & Mould Manufacturing
• Competing with China & Europe
• Export opportunities & standards compliance Speaker: TBD 15:00 – 15:30 |
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Networking Hi Tea
15:30 – 16:00 |
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Fireside Chat : The Future is Collaborative: Cross-Industry Lessons in Mold Use
• Best practices in tooling partnerships..
• Open innovation: When an idea from medical is adopted in aerospace, etc. • Workforce and upskilling for converging technologies. Speaker: TBD 16:00 – 16:30 |
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Technical Session 8 : Hot Runner vs Cold Runner Technologies
• Performance, cost & waste considerations
Speaker: TBD 16:30 – 17:00 |
| Technical Session 9 : Automation in Quality Inspection
• CMM, laser scanning & AI-based defect detection
Speaker: TBD 17:00 – 17:10 |
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Closing Remarks
Speaker: TBD |
